Latina religious practice: Analyzing cultural dimensions in measures of religiosity

Author(s): Frehill, L. M.

Journal/Book: J Sci Stud Relig. 1998; 37: Purdue University, 1365 Stone Hall, West Lafayette, in 47907-1365, USA. Soc Scientific Study Religion. 620-635.

Abstract: This article explores aspects of Latins culture and how it shapes dimensions of Latins religiosity. This issue is important, because as the authors argue more often Latinas are discussed as victims of their societies and less often as agents of social change. Latinas play central roles in their communities, particularly in the religious cultural sphere where their influencer has shaped religious practice and beliefs. We argue that analysing cultural beliefs and practices are necessary elements of understanding religiosity that have implications for measuring religiosity.

Note: Article Pena M, New Mexico State Univ, Dept Sociol & Anthropol, Las Cruces,NM 88003 USA

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